The Lurching West
Encompassed my unconsciousness aware and so alone
To look within and gaze without, for possibilities unknown
Through unfamiliar townscape, walk more familiar men
They thrust and stare between lowered eyes, and do seem
Not bent on gain,and yet their driver knows them well
(Although they’ll never guess) a proffered altruism
Whispers! And silence shouts, let not the truth confess!
Oh! Human needs oh! human thoughts are obstacles
Indeed! for as we stand before our pitfalls and talk of the
Greater good, to the scent of deep confusion,
Din & greed & want in this life!
Are we on the way to heaven?
Or just a compromised demise?
© Joe Maverick 29-09-2010
Copyright © Joe Maverick | Year Posted 2010
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